Fleet-Footed Cops On The Run To D.C. by Rory G. McGlasson Hundreds of law-enforcement officials were given a South Philadelphia sendoff as they set off on a two-day marathon run from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C, Tuesday morning.
LAW-ENFORCEMENT officials from tri-state area get a South Philadelphia sendoff Tuesday, as they embark on 13th annual Memorial Run to Washington, D. C. from Navy Yard. Run is part of National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Week, which will culminate tomorrow in naPhoto by R. George Linton tion’s capitol.
Vol. III No. 20 (Issue 84)
“Reporting South Philadelphia the way it deserves”
The Navy Yard was the starting block as officers from across the TriState Area suited up to pay homage to their fraternal brothers and sisters who have tragically lost their lives in the line of duty. The 13th annual Memorial Run is part of National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Week, which will culminate tomorrow in Washington. The fleet-footed fraternal brothers, from Baltimore, New Jersey, Philadelphia and surrounding counties, took off Tuesday morning down S. Broad Street, past the sports (Cont. Page 2)
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Is Soccer Set To Strike Out Baseball In South Philly? Local Sports Fans Think So
by Rory G. McGlasson Is South Philadelphia ready for a soccer revolution? Soccer fans and sports enthusiasts at large from across the city seem to believe the ‘Beautiful Game’ has found its rightful home The Delaware Valley, with the pro team Philly Union. And contrary to popular belief, PSSST … Have you heard of the new South Philadelphia is full of “footy faMLS Philly team coming in 2010? natics”. (Cont. Page 2)
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A brand-new political action committee will meet tonight in South Philadelphia. The group consists of some wise old heads, and some bright new progressive minds, too. The new South Philadelphia PAC will meet at the South Philadelphia Tap Room at 6–8 p.m. State Sen. Larry Farnese will be special guest at the Happy Hour fundraiser. For more information, please call Gaetano Piccirilli at either (215) 694 4341 or (215) 864 6288.
Spring Fest Spring is in the air, and many local groups are springing into life with events for the family. The Passyunk Square Civic Association are one of them. They will host their annual Spring Festival this Saturday at Capitola Playground, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Activities include a plant sale, PSCA coupon books, and discounts and deals from many local neighborhood businesses. As well as kids activities, there will also be a (Cont. Page 43)
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